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Museum · Cologne · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne

Romano-Germanic Museum is a museum in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This place has a story in the app. 44 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 620 m you'll find a bench, a water point, a public toilet and a bike pump.

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The story

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Story · Romano-Germanic Museum

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You're standing at the Romano-Germanic Museum, right next to Cologne Cathedral. The building might not look like much, but it sits on a very special spot. Right beneath your feet stood a Roman town villa in the third century. Back then Cologne was called Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, CCAA for short, and the modern city is literally built on top of that Roman town.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mo-Su off
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Accessible
Visitors
181,009 a year (2017)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne: Cologne's Roman past

The Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne is a museum about the city's Roman period. It is known for the large mosaic of Dionysus, the god of wine, which was made around the year 220 and still lies where it was found. The museum also holds highlights such as the grave monument of the Roman soldier Poblicius and the largest collection of Roman glass in the world. You will find the museum at Roncalliplatz 4 in Cologne. The Dionysus mosaic lies 23 metres away, Museum Ludwig 83 metres away and Cologne Cathedral 97 metres away.

What you can see at the Romano-Germanic Museum

The museum has been closed for a major renovation since 2018, so you cannot go inside at the moment. You can still see the building with its glass façade from the outside. It looks plain, but it is worth walking around it, as there is plenty to see outside. Close to the museum lies a stretch of the Romeinse weg. At the front stands the old northern city gate, with the letters CCAA on it. These letters are in fact the oldest street sign in Cologne. The museum's highlights can currently be seen at the Belgisch Huis, Cäcilienstraße 46, near the Neumarkt. Here stands the tomb monument of Poblicius, which is just over 14 metres tall. You will also find the famous cage cup from the fourth century, which belongs to the glass collection.

Romano-Germanic Museum: the history of the site

The Romano-Germanic Museum stands on the site of an ancient townhouse. Cologne was then called Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, and the modern city was built directly on top of that town. In 1941, in the middle of the war, the villa was discovered when people dug an air-raid shelter here. The mosaic could not be moved, so the architects Klaus Renner and Heinz Röcke built the museum around it. It opened in 1974, and the inner courtyards follow the layout of the old villa. The collection is older than the building itself: until 1946 it belonged to the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum. Much happened afterwards too. In 1999, world leaders of the G8 met here. In January 2007, the storm Kyrill blew a wooden board through the glass façade, right onto the mosaic. That damage has since been repaired. Until 2010, a metro line was built beneath the city centre, and many finds came out of the ground during that work.

Accessibility, tickets and the Romano-Germanic Museum: opening times

The Dutch text says that, according to OpenStreetMap, the museum is closed from Monday to Sunday. Check the official website, roemisch-germanisches-museum.de, before you set off, as that is where the up-to-date information is given. Opening times can change, so the website is the place to confirm them. Entry to the Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne is paid, so you will need tickets. The building is accessible by wheelchair, and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet inside, so you do not need to go outside to use it.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

The nearest bench to the Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne is 78 metres away, at Roncalliplatz, and there are 152 benches within 500 metres. Drinking water is available from the tap 101 metres away, at Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz, which is the only drinking water point within 500 metres. A public toilet is 114 metres away, at Domkloster, and there are 7 public toilets within 500 metres. There is no bike pump within 500 metres. The nearest one is 621 metres away, at Heumarkt, and it is free to use.

Walking and more to see nearby

As you walk around the Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne, you will come across many other places. Cologne Cathedral has an audio story, so you can listen to what there is to tell about this building as you go. The Dionysosmosaik is an archaeological site, and Museum Ludwig is a museum. Both are close to each other. If you want to walk a little further, the next stop is the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud. This museum is 369 metres away. At 962 metres is St. Gereon's Basilica in Cologne, an attraction that combines well with a walk through the city. The Schokoladenmuseum is 1,036 metres away. That is the furthest point on this list, but it remains a short walk from the museum. This way, you can make a loop past several museums and sights without a bike or public transport.

Facilities near Romano-Germanic Museum

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 44 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Cologne Cathedral
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Cologne Cathedral · 100 m

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Museum Ludwig
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Museum Ludwig · 80 m

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Chocolate Museum
MuseumStory

Chocolate Museum · 1 km

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Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud
MuseumStory

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud · 370 m

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St. Gereon's Basilica
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St. Gereon's Basilica · 960 m

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of the romano-germanic museum in Cologne?

The Romano-Germanic Museum is currently closed every day of the week. The museum has been closed since 2018 for a major renovation.

Can I buy tickets for the romano-germanic museum?

No, the museum is closed for the time being, so you cannot visit it at present. Admission is normally charged. The highlights can be seen at the Belgisch Huis, Cäcilienstraße 46, near Neumarkt.

Where are the benches near the romano-germanic museum?

The nearest bench is 78 metres from the museum, at Roncalliplatz. There are 152 benches within 500 metres.

Is there a toilet near the romano-germanic museum?

The nearest public toilet is 114 metres away, at Domkloster. There are 7 public toilets within 500 metres.

Where can I find drinking water near the romano-germanic museum?

The nearest water tap is 101 metres away, at Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz. There is 1 water tap within 500 metres.

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